Assistant General Counsel

Assistant General Counsel, Litigation

The Assistant General Counsel, Litigation will support the CRC Group Legal and Regulatory Department by managing a broad range of litigation and claims matters, with a primary focus on insurance broker professional liability, breach of contract, and related disputes. This role requires strategic litigation management, collaboration with internal teams and external counsel, and proactive legal risk mitigation across the organization.

This role is based in Uptown Charlotte.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

Manage a high volume of active and potential claims.

• Assess new claims and lawsuits, prepare litigation hold notices, initiate investigations, and formulate legal strategies.
• Review and analyze moderately complex documents related to claims or litigation; use Relativity or other e-discovery tools for document review as needed.
• Conduct thorough investigations and interviews with internal stakeholders to gather relevant facts.
• Evaluate potential exposure considering liability, damages, defense costs, applicable laws and business objectives.
• Prepare internal reports detailing case developments, exposure assessments, and resolution strategies.
• Negotiate settlements when appropriate, including direct engagement with opposing parties or counsel.
• Manage non-party subpoenas for documents and depositions.

Retain and supervise outside counsel when needed for advice or defense of the Company.

• Retain, supervise, and manage outside counsel; enforce litigation management guidelines and approve legal invoices from outside counsel.
• Collaborate with external counsel on strategy, early resolution opportunities, and fact development.
• Collaborate with outside counsel, CRC Group’s IT and e-discovery teams to ensure timely and accurate document collection and production.
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and trials as needed.

Train and advise internal stakeholders on various legal issues.

• Provide legal training and guidance to internal stakeholders on risk mitigation and liability prevention.
• Identify litigation trends and recommend process improvements or corrective actions.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives and cross-functional projects as a member of the Legal and Regulatory team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of post-bar legal experience in litigation, insurance law, or a related field required.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Active law license in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

Required:

• Proven experience managing claims and litigation, including coordination with outside counsel.
• Strong understanding of the insurance industry and broker liability issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters and meet critical deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Technical proficiency in data analysis, budgeting, and efficient case management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal technology platforms.
• Ability to travel occasionally, including overnight.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with employment law, corporate transactions, and restrictive covenant matters.
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, entrepreneurial corporate environment.